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   Post·pran·di·al

   /ˌpōs(t)ˈprandēəl/

   

   adjective

   • 1. during or relating to the period after dinner or lunch: "we were jolted from our postprandial torpor"
   • ▪ occurring after a meal: "an annual postprandial blood glucose test"

   Word Origin early 19th century: from post- ‘after’ + Latin prandium ‘a meal’ + -al.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › postprandialPostprandial Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   May 2, 2024 · The meaning of POSTPRANDIAL is occurring after a meal. How to use postprandial in a sentence.

3. www.levelshealth.com › blog › what-is-postprandialWhat is postprandial blood sugar and why does it matter?

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   Jun 9, 2024 · Postprandial blood sugar is the measurement of blood glucose levels after eating, revealing how your body processes carbohydrates and uses insulin compared to fasting glucose alone.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › postprandialPOSTPRANDIAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Postprandial definition: after a meal, especially after dinner. See examples of POSTPRANDIAL used in a sentence.

5. my.clevelandclinic.org › postprandial-hypotensionPostprandial Hypotension: Blood Pressure Drops After Eating

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   May 29, 2024 · What is postprandial hypotension? Postprandial hypotension is a large drop in blood pressure up to two hours after you eat a meal. Normally, your heart rate goes up after eating so your digestive system has enough blood to digest your food.

6. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › diabetesReactive hypoglycemia: What causes it? - Mayo Clinic

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   Apr 13, 2023 · Hypoglycemia is the medical term for low blood sugar. Reactive hypoglycemia, sometimes called postprandial hypoglycemia, happens when blood sugar drops after a meal — usually within four hours after eating. Symptoms of hypoglycemia may include: Shakiness. Dizziness or lightheadedness. Sweating. Hunger. A fast or uneven heartbeat. Feeling weak ...

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › postprandialPOSTPRANDIAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   postprandial. adjective. formal uk / ˌpəʊstˈpræn.di.əl / us / ˌpoʊstˈpræn.di.əl / Add to word list. happening after lunch or dinner: He took the usual postprandial stroll around the grounds of his house. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Meals & parts of meals. accompaniment. afternoon tea. afters. amuse-bouche. antipasto. elevenses.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › postprandialPostprandial - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   The adjective postprandial is just what you need for describing that after-dinner drowsiness, a condition that has the official name postprandial somnolence. If you can resist taking a nap after an unusually large lunch, you might instead take a postprandial walk around the block.